Hipcamper Standards
Our Hipcamper Standards exist to set expectations and serve as guidance for our community. All Hipcampers should review and adhere to these standards for safety, preparation, and respect.
Be prepared.
Review your Hostâs listing details, rules, and welcome info.
Donât forget to read through the information provided before asking questions. Check your trip confirmation page and/or confirmation email at any time to find these details and share them with your entire groupâyouâll also be reminded via text before you leave.
Communicate with your Host.
If youâd like to adjust your booking or need any information about the listing or property, message your Host ahead of time to get things squared away. Itâs also best to share your estimated arrival time with them so they can prepare and/or greet you.
Keep directions handy.
Know that some Hosts donât recommend using GPS and instead provide detailed directions for how to access their property. Read arrival instructions before taking off (find them on your trip confirmation page), and ideally, download this and your Hostâs contact info in advance. Not every Hipcamp has good cell reception.
Stay safe.
Be fire safe.
Check the âEssentialsâ section of a listing to find your Hostâs rules relating to firesânot all Hosts allow them! If they are allowed where youâre headed, read our fire safety guide to brush up on how to build and extinguish campfires safely and take our quiz to ensure youâre doing your part to prevent wildfires. If your Host implements a fire ban at a site youâve reserved, youâll be notified right away. Also note that no fires means no fireworks!
Verify your group size.
Adhere to your Hostâs occupancy limits and verify your group size with them before you arrive. Need to adjust it? Hereâs how.
Review any safety warnings or emergency procedures.
Your Host may point out potential hazards or share relevant emergency information such as phone numbers or the location of the nearest hospital.
Know your vehicleâs limits.
Some Hipcamp properties are only accessible via roads that require a 4x4 vehicle, and we want to avoid you overestimating your carâs power and getting stuck. Be aware of road conditions and confer with your Host if necessaryâsome road information may be included in their listing description.
Be a respectful guest.
Read and follow the rules.
Stay respectful of your Hosts and their land by taking the time to review any rules or restrictions they may have. (These can be found in your trip confirmation details.) Make sure everyone in your group is aware of these rules in advance so that everyone can abide by them as required.
Limit noise.
If your Host has set quiet hours, be sure to respect these so others can enjoy their stay and neighbors can remain undisturbed. If quiet hours arenât set, use your best judgment based on privacy and space to avoid being disruptive to others.
Be mindful of the local community.
Adhere to speed limits, be mindful of neighbors, and remember that rural communities are home to others.
Dispose of garbage, recycling, and compost responsibly.
Hosts either indicate exactly where you should dispose of your trash or make it clear that you should pack it out with you when you leave. Make sure you know where designated bins are if they have them; otherwise, bring trash bags (preferably compostable ones) to pack out your trash.
Dispose of human waste responsibly.
Hosts set rules for disposing of human waste to ensure it's done in a way that's good for the environment and compliant with local laws. Be sure to use any onsite facilities, if available. You are responsible for bringing your own camping toilet if the host doesn't provide one.
Keep control of your pets.
At Hipcamps where pets are allowed, you must keep your pets in your control, keep them from causing harm, and ensure theyâre reasonably quiet during quiet hours. Be sure to review and follow your Hostâs on- or off-leash policies, found on your trip confirmation page.
Be inclusive.
We expect that everyone works to foster a sense of safety and inclusivity while using Hipcamp, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, political views, religion, national origin, or culture. This includes Hosts, Hipcampers, and Hipcampersâ guests, too. Using Hipcamp is an agreement to uphold our shared commitment to building resilient communities by fostering a hate-free environment. Learn more about our Inclusion Policy.
Leave it better.
Hipcampâs most important value is to âleave it better.â As a Hipcamper, this means making sure youâre respecting your Hostâs land and rules at all times, and doing your best to ensure you leave the property and community as you found it orâideallyâeven better.
